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1) Open budget survey, conducted by the International Budget Partnership (IBP), places India at the rank of a) 53 b) 103 c) 73 d) 23 Answer: a • India is placed at 53rd position among 117 nations in terms of budget accountability and transparency. • It was conducted by the International Budget Partnership (IBP) 2) […]

1) Which among the following minorities are recognised, as per the constitution of India? a) Linguistic minorities b) Religious minorities c) Both (a) and (b) d) Ethnic minorities Answer: c • Article 30(1) recognizes linguistic and religious minorities but not those based on race, ethnicity. They are are not considered for reservation. 2) The Mekong, […]

1) Researchers at which of the following institutes have for the first time created and imaged a novel pair of quantum dots? a) Indian Institute of Science b) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) c) IIT Bombay d) IIT Madras Answer: b • Quantum dots (QDs) are man-made nanoscale crystals that that can transport […]

1) Scientists are saying that the ozone hole over North pole has closed due to a phenomenon called polar vortex. Polar vortex spins in a) Troposphere b) Stratosphere c) Mesosphere d) Exosphere Answer: b • The polar vortex spins in the stratosphere. 2) Communities of Chakmas and Hajongs, often seen in news, are residents of […]

1) Supreme Court had constituted its largest ever bench in the case where basic structure doctrine was introduced.How many judges were present in the bench? a) 13 b) 15 c) 11 d) 9 Answer: a • By a 7-6 verdict, a 13-judge Constitution Bench ruled that the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution is inviolable, and […]

1) Which among the acts does the proposed Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019 aims to amalgamate? a) Trade Unions Act, 1926 b) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 c) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 d) All of the above Answer: d • It proposes to amalgamate Trade Unions Act, 1926, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, […]

1) Which country is the first Arab country to legalize cannabis farming? a) Lebanon b) Syria c) Turkey d) Jordan Answer: a • Lebanon has legalized cannabis farming in the country with a hope that sales from the plant will provide some relief to its debt-ridden economy. With this, it became the first Arab country […]

1) Noor satellite, a military satellite was launched by a country’s armed forces? Which is that country? a) Iran b) Saudi Arabia c) Oman d) UAE Answer: a • Iran claims to have launched its first military satellite into orbit on Wednesday, according to The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran says the satellite, called Noor, […]

1) On April 23, 25th edition of World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated by a) UNESCO b) Reporters without borders c) International Authors d) None of the above Answer: a • Also known as World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book, it is an annual event organized by the United […]

1) Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve (ISPRL)crude oil storages are at three underground locations in a) Mangalore b) Visakhapatnam c) Padur d) All of the above Answer: d • ISPRL maintains an emergency fuel store of strategic crude oil enough to provide 10 days of consumption Strategic crude oil storages are at three underground locations in […]